Emeryville, California Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Emeryville, California, a vibrant city with a population of 31,013 nestled between San Francisco and Oakland. Known for its thriving arts scene and stunning waterfront views, Emeryville has seen its share of culinary ventures come and go. In this guide, we explore the closed-down restaurants that once graced our streets, including those that shut down temporarily and those that are permanently closed. Join us as we reflect on these memorable dining experiences.

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MrBeast Burger – Emeryville – 5555 Shellmound St
5555 Shellmound St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Specialty’s Caf√© & Bakery – Emeryville – 1900 Powell St
1900 Powell St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
The Meat Up Restaurant – Emeryville – 4125 San Pablo Ave
4125 San Pablo Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Pamir Afghan Cuisine – Emeryville – 5800 Shellmound St
5800 Shellmound St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Cafe Aquarius – Emeryville – 1298 65Th St
1298 65Th St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Elephant Bar Restaurant – Emeryville – 5601 Bay St
5601 Bay St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Cafe Aquarius – Emeryville – 1298 65Th St
1298 65Th St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Elephant Bar Restaurant – Emeryville – 5601 Bay St
5601 Bay St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Emeryville – 6472 Hollis St Suite 109
6472 Hollis St Suite 109
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Baby Cafe Hong Kong Bistro Emeryville – Emeryville – Public Market, 5959 Shellmound St
Public Market, 5959 Shellmound St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Taco Bell – Emeryville – 3839 Emery St #700
3839 Emery St #700
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Rubio’s – Emeryville – 5614 Bay St
5614 Bay St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Emery Bay Cafe – Emeryville – 5857 Christie Ave
5857 Christie Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Hot Italian – Emeryville – 5959 Shellmound St #75
5959 Shellmound St #75
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Rotten City Pizza – Emeryville – 6613 Hollis St
6613 Hollis St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Mama lamees – Emeryville – 5959 Shellmound St
5959 Shellmound St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently
Crispy Fry – Emeryville – 5800 Shellmound St
5800 Shellmound St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Status: Closed Permanently